The décor was vintage, full of character and not unlike the inside of a tavern. This cosy ‘palace’ is a place to drink and dine. The casual atmosphere makes you want to hang out with mates, tuck in to some pizza and settle in for some bevvies. This was the first time I tried an …
Super Ling have opened in Carlton and are getting a name for their luscious house-made noodles and incredible mapo tofu jaffles. When you’re hankering some modern Chinese food this is the place to visit. The mapo tofu jaffle is a must. It’s a round buttery jaffle filled with tofu and minced pork with chestnuts and …
I love Japanese BBQ and Shinbashi Yakiniku on Lygon Street is a gorgeous relaxed space where you take your shoes off and sit at the Japanese style tables with a charcoal BBQ fire pit in the centre. You get to cook your own meat which is fun and interactive and means you can have the …
Humble Rays is a great spot for brunch in Carlton. Whether you’re looking for something sweet of savoury you can find it here and if you can’t decide, some dishes even have both sweet and savoury elements combined. Definitely worth visiting, the playful menu is lots of fun. The décor is mainly white and has …
Torrisong is a Japanese restaurant that recently opened in the city and whether you like sashimi, yakitori, rice bowls, dessert or sake, they have it all. They also house a good selection of Japanese beers. Handpicking seasonal produce from the market each day is their jam, so the menu can alter depending on the freshness …
When you have a hankering for gelato, Lygon street is the place to go. Lavezzi Gelateria opened only 12 weeks ago and they are making an entrance. Quality ingredients is what they are all about and you can taste it. They source ingredients straight from the land of gelato which helps them create the traditional …
The Green Man’s Arms is a pub serving vegetarian Israeli food in Carlton. It’s not everyday you find a pub with a focus on vegetarian whole foods, sustainability and making whatever they can in-house. They also match the meals with their selection of beer or wine. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will love this place. I …
Buenos Dias is a Latin American café in Carlton. If you’re looking for a different style of brunch, with a bit more Latin American flavour, this ones for you. They make their own chorizo, sauces, salsas and dulce de leche caramel in-house which keeps the flavours authentic. At Buenos Dias you can still have your …
Lygon street in Carlton is the heart of Italian dining in Melbourne. And Carmine’s Bistro is one that stands out for creating authentic Italian dishes with a modern twist. The meals are exciting and innovative and most of all they are damn tasty. As you walk in there are beautifully set tables with big posters …
Finding this place is an adventure in itself. We walked down past the petrol station and I was almost certain we were not in the right place, but then we saw a sign that said coffee with a finger pointing left. We turned left and sure enough there was two big doors with an old …
